Norfolk Street
King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £169,750, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Norfolk Street is located in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, near King's Lynn, Norfolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 768 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 330 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 9 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (3), hairdresser (3), and convenience (2). The closest is No 103 Hair Design (hairdresser, 12m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 331m away. The median property price is £169,750, though prices have fallen 34% over five years. Based on 42 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 278m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Other | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Norfolk Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Saint James’ Swimming and Fitness Centre 332m · 4 min walk
- Brothers 4 Life Kings Lynn BJJ 1070m · 13 min walk
- Valeo Athletic 1671m · 21 min walk
- Aerial Fitness and Fun 1704m · 21 min walk
libraries (3)
- King's Lynn Library 313m · 4 min walk
- Kings Lynn Library 552m · 7 min walk
- Gaywood Library 1424m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Saint James’ Park 406m · 5 min walk
- The Walks 695m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Eastgate Academy 279m · 4 min walk
- King's Lynn Nursery School 452m · 6 min walk
- Greyfriars Academy 759m · 10 min walk
- Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy 841m · 10 min walk
- Fen Rivers Academy 1296m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.